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Vaibhav Suryavanshi is playing the first playoff match of his IPL career, but the RR prodigy has launched a scathing attack on the SRH fast bowlers. He broke the former six-hitting record of Chris Gayle, one of the world’s greatest batsmen.
Rajasthan Royals bought a real gem under the leadership of Rahul Dravid when they picked up Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a mere Rs 1.10 crore in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. He has been an absolute beast with his devastating ball-striking ability.
Suryavanshi scored an IPL century as the youngest player to do so and then broke several records while returning for a full season for Rajasthan Royals in 2026. He not only scored runs but also put on a show with his big shots.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks Chris Gayle’s big IPL record
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at the new PCA Stadium. However, Suryavanshi soon turns the great captain’s decision into a nightmare as they carry out a complete massacre.
Chris Gayle set a former record with 59 sixes in a single IPL season, the most by any cricketer. However, Suryavanshi has now overtaken him on the list with eight sixes by the fifth over of the SRH vs RR game. He has 61 sixes in his name and has broken the old record of the legendary RCB player.
An even bigger achievement is that Chris Gayle took a total of 456 balls to hit those 59 sixes; However, the youngest player at 15 took just 263 balls to break his former record. This is a remarkable achievement for a young player.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi crossed 600 runs with an average of more than 235.
15-year-old young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi no longer needs much advice from his seniors or even the team coaches. Bowling full towards L
Suryavanshi is in the MVP race after an impressive season with RR
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